Argentine duo up for World Player tilt
PARIS: Argentines Juan Martin Hernandez and Felipe Contepomi are on the five-man shortlist announced on Monday for the IRB World Player of the Year award.
If either were successful it would be the first time a player from Argentina, who have reached their first ever World Cup semi-final, won the coveted title.
France centre Yannick Jauzion, South Africa wing Bryan Habana and New Zealand captain Richie McCaw, who won the award last year, have also been shortlisted.
It is particularly significant that two Pumas should be shortlisted as Argentina do not take part in an annual international competition.
Fly-half Hernandez, who also helped Stade Francais win the French club championship this year, has been at the helm of Argentina's impressive run to the last four of the World Cup.
Contepomi, a flyhalf for Leinster who has played a key midfield role alongside Hernandez, is the tournament's second highest scorer with 64 points in the Pumas' five victories. – Reuters
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